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John Daversa Podcast John Daversa
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Welcome to The John Daversa Podcast, your go-to resource for exploring the magical interplay of life, music, and everything in between. Join us as we deep dive into thought-provoking conversations, seeking motivation, sharing practical advice, and immersing ourselves in moments of genuine inspiration with our musical heroes. Through each episode, we strive to nourish your mind, ignite your passion, and elevate your spirits. Don't miss out on the latest episodes - be sure to hit the subscribe button and become an integral part of our extraordinary community!
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Luciana Souza: “My favorite thing to do is to listen”
Episode 7 : A conversation with Grammy Award winning jazz singer, composer, and educator, Luciana Souza►Luciana Souza website: https://www.lucianasouza.com“My favorite thing to do is to listen”~Luciana Souza►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions3:22 – Growing up in Brazilian musical culture 8:40 – Godfather, Hermeto Pascoal11:38 – “the musician’s musician”.14:13 – Dorival Caymmi17:42 – Leaving space in the music20:54 – Listening and reverence for nature25:45 – Soul Confidence29:48 – What’s th...
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Sara Gazarek: "Humanity is at the core of this artform"
Episode 6: A conversation Sara Gazarek►Sara Gazarek website: https://saragazarek.comBorn and raised in Seattle, WA, GRAMMY Award® winning jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek reigns as one of the most creative voices of her generation, and one “who may well turn out to be the next important jazz singer” (Los Angeles Times). Collaborating with jazz legends Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, Kurt Elling, and more, and with 6 critically-acclaimed albums under her belt at the age of 40, Gazarek often tours interna...
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Maria Schneider: “When You Do What You Love, It Telegraphs”.
Episode 5: A conversation with composer, Maria Schneider.►Maria Schneider website: http://www.mariaschneider.comIn this episode with Multi-Grammy Winner, NEA Jazz Master, composer and musician advocate, Maria Schneider, we discuss her new “Decades” project, Bob Brookmeyer’s “tough love”, a mystical dream with Gil Evans, balancing preparation with letting go, and much more…“When you do what you love, it telegraphs”.~Maria Schneider►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions2:58 – “Life Stuff”…Taking car...
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Regina Carter: Mentors, Sisterhood, Boundaries, and a New Horizon
A conversation with violinist, Regina Carter.►Regina Carter website: https://reginacarter.comIn this episode with MacArthur Fellow, Doris Duke Artist Award Winner, and Multi-Grammy Nominee, violinist, Regina Carter, we discuss mentorship, sisterhood, setting boundaries, and a new horizon as an end-of-life doula (and more...)"Dying is about as real as it gets!" ~Regina Carter►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions2:46 - Regina’s mother, Grace Carter 8:32 - Yehudi Menuhin9:12 - The responsi...
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Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Timelessness, Tempo and Tiempo.
A conversation with Gonzalo Rubalcaba►Gonzalo Rubalcaba website: https://www.gonzalorubalcaba.comIn this episode with multi-Grammy© Winner, pianist and composer Gonzalo Rubalcaba, we discuss Tempo and Tiempo, Dedication and Intention, Mentorship and Responsibility, the guidance of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Haden, and much more...“The concert is the moment of joy, the work is behind that”~Gonzalo Rubalcaba►Key Moments0:00 Introductions3:56 Tempo and Time (tiempo), and family influence15:08 S...
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Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford: Keep Love Always In the Game
A conversation with Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford.►Dick Oatts website: http://www.dickoattsmusic.com►Terell Stafford website: https://terellstafford.comIn this episode with Vanguard Jazz Orchestra veterans, Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford, we discuss "tough love", inspiration, dedication, moms, and the "New York standard", (and much more...)"Why don't you say "yes" and watch what happens. There's inspiration everywhere you look!" -Dick Oatts►Key Moments:0:00 - Intro1:32 – Dedication, discipli...
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Thank you
John, thanks for reaching out to let me know about this. What an inspiration! And fun too.
Much love from St. George. Glenn
Inspirational!
Not only I’m I motivated to be a better musician but I am energized to be a better person. We are mirrors. Thanks for putting this together, John!